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Sun, surf, and some of the best Mexican food north of the border. San Diego's food scene punches way above its weight — from Baja-inspired seafood to a craft beer culture that rivals Portland. This is a city that takes its fish tacos as seriously as its sunsets.

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Pela Mesa

Restaurants · North Park · $$$

“Mediterranean-inspired seasonal cooking that makes North Park feel like it has a Michelin problem.”

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Ironside Fish & Oyster, Restaurants in Little Italy

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“A seafood restaurant that actually respects its fish.”

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Ironside Fish & Oyster

Restaurants · Little Italy

7.4

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Little Italy

“San Diego's most theatrical steakhouse”

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“Elevated Baja-style tacos with a conscience — sustainable sourcing, house-made tortillas, and combinations that actually surprise.”

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Lola 55

Restaurants · East Village

7.1

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Buona Forchetta, Restaurants in South Park

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“The Neapolitan pizza that South Park was waiting for.”

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Buona Forchetta

Restaurants · South Park

2.9

BurrataFamily-FriendlyGarden PatioNeapolitan PizzaNeighborhood Spot

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“A seafood restaurant that actually respects its fish.”

— BonVivant

Ironside Fish & Oyster

Restaurants · Little Italy

7.4

Anniversary WorthyCasual WeeknightDate Night SpotGroup DiningLate Night SceneNeighborhood Staple

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“Elevated Baja-style tacos with a conscience — sustainable sourcing, house-made tortillas, and combinations that actually surprise.”

— BonVivant

Lola 55

Restaurants · East Village

7.1

Baja-StyleCounter ServiceHouse-Made TortillasPetco Park AdjacentSustainable Sourcing

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“The Neapolitan pizza that South Park was waiting for.”

— BonVivant

Buona Forchetta

Restaurants · South Park

2.9

BurrataFamily-FriendlyGarden PatioNeapolitan PizzaNeighborhood Spot

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Mister A's

Bankers Hill

“Twelfth-floor views of the bay, the airport, and Point Loma from San Diego's most storied fine dining room”

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Juniper & Ivy

Little Italy

“Richard Blais's San Diego flagship”

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Tribute Pizza

North Park

“Wood-fired Neapolitan pies with a San Diego craft beer list that actually matches the ambition of the food”

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Salud

Barrio Logan

“Mezcal-forward cocktail bar in the heart of Barrio Logan”

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Trust Restaurant

Hillcrest

“Rustic-refined American cooking from Brad Wise”

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The Marine Room

La Jolla

“Waves literally crash against the windows at high tide”

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Kettner Exchange

Little Italy

“The rooftop is the main event — sunset views over the bay with craft cocktails”

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Convoy Tofu House

Clairemont

“Sizzling soon tofu that'll warm your soul at 11pm”

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Las Cuatro Milpas

Barrio Logan

“Open since 1933 and still making handmade tortillas, rolled tacos, and beans that could end wars”

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Liberty Public Market

Point Loma

“San Diego's best food hall in a converted Navy training center at Liberty Station”

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Tajima Ramen Convoy

Clairemont

“The tonkotsu broth is what put San Diego ramen on the map”

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George's at the Cove

La Jolla

“Three levels, three concepts, one spectacular ocean view”

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The Waves Taco Club

Gaslamp Quarter

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Tacos El Gordo

Gaslamp Quarter

“No-frills Mexican counter-serve joint featuring Tijuana tacos, mulas, loaded fries & more.”

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Roxy’s Tacos

East Village

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The Taco Stand

East Village

“Traditional Mexican fare includes made-to-order tortillas & guacamole in casual indoor/outdoor digs.”

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East Village Brewing Company

East Village

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Provecho! Coffee Co.

Logan Heights

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Birrieria Enriquez: North Park's Finest Taco Restaurant

North Park

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